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Death2Theft 01-25-2012 07:57 AM

Best chains for lowered cars with limited clearance?
 
Just curious what optoins are out there aside from an suv. I dont wana kill my fender liners with chains, then again I've never used them before so it might not be an issue?

Supafly 01-25-2012 08:00 AM

There really isnt a "best" chain....if your car is lowered, I'd suggest you drive a different car...chains just wreck liners etc.. mainly because people drive way to fast on them.

Death2Theft 01-25-2012 09:53 AM

Any idea where to get tire cables instead of chains for better clearance?

JHatta 01-25-2012 10:27 AM

If your car still has fender liners, you're not low enough.

Death2Theft 01-25-2012 10:35 AM

Looking at the shurgrip z6 from lordco atm.

GabAlmighty 01-25-2012 10:44 AM

Get a set of "chains" that's essentially as the tiniest cables possible on them. Then make sure they're nice and snug, maybe by some elastic cables to keep them tight.

And remember, if you're in a lowered car and needing chains... Well, good luck.

And at the end of the day you could always man up and pick up a set of V-Bars

Death2Theft 01-25-2012 11:04 AM

V-bars would destroy any fenders liners you have no thanks. The z6 only requires takes up 1/4 inch more room than your standard tire. Doubt i'll need them if anything it's just to turn back if indeed I do get stuck with snow tires. Guess i'll find out how bad the coquihalla gets this weekend :P

A-Dev 01-25-2012 11:31 AM

Just came down the coquihalla on monday. you won't need chains. lots of compact ice in sections. We went up and down in my friends outback with brand new ALL SEASON tires and had no issues.

You will need a new windshield when you get back though. Those trucks chuck that 1/4 crushed gravel all day long.

Sky_High 01-25-2012 11:45 AM

Autosocks

http://www.snowchainshop.co.uk/_incl...__autosock.jpg
http://www.brindleychains.co.uk/_inc...pecImage52.jpg

Expresso 01-25-2012 01:27 PM

Not cost effective as chains, but winter tires w/ studs is another option.

GabAlmighty 01-25-2012 02:28 PM

The best solution for chains is your right food.

MK-EK 01-25-2012 03:53 PM

i'm no meteorologist but i dont think u would need chains for a while :)

GabAlmighty 01-25-2012 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Death2Theft (Post 7774202)
V-bars would destroy any fenders liners you have no thanks. The z6 only requires takes up 1/4 inch more room than your standard tire. Doubt i'll need them if anything it's just to turn back if indeed I do get stuck with snow tires. Guess i'll find out how bad the coquihalla gets this weekend :P

Quote:

Originally Posted by MK-EK (Post 7774481)
i'm no meteorologist but i dont think u would need chains for a while :)

Must. Not. Reply. Like. An. Asshole.

Gh0stRider 01-25-2012 06:16 PM

chains + lowered car = rip apart your fender liner hahah

Death2Theft 01-25-2012 07:06 PM

Doesn't mean it's the only time i'm ever going to need them :P Who sells autosocks in the gvrd?
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Originally Posted by GabAlmighty (Post 7774640)
Must. Not. Reply. Like. An. Asshole.


Death2Theft 01-27-2012 12:50 PM

Lordco has them on back order any idea who else has shur grip?
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